Port of Tyne invests in UK’s first fully electric foiling pilot vessel

UK’s Port of Tyne has purchased the country’s first fully electric foiling pilot vessel in line with the Government’s Maritime 2050 strategy, reinforcing the port’s “commitment to innovation, sustainability, and a cleaner future for the maritime sector”.

The purchased vessel is the Artemis EF-12 Pilot with eFoiler technology designed and built by maritime design company Artemis Technologies in Belfast.

According to Artemis, the eFoiler technology produces zero operational emissions and offers a cleaner alternative to traditional diesel-powered vessels. In addition, the